Solve: 5 ( x + 4 ) - 2x = 6x - 4

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distribute 5 into the parentheses
5 (x + 4) = 5x + 20 - 2x = 6x - 4

3x + 20 = 6x - 4
-3x. - 3x
20 = 3x - 4
+ 4

24 = 3x

x = 8

Henry Zou answered Mar 11, 2022

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x=8
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Lord Peter answered Mar 14, 2022

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